Frequently Asked Questions, Policies, Rates

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my housing assignment? Your housing assignment, including roommate information, will be sent to your UCSC email account in late-August (or mid-December for new winter students). Move-in information will also accompany your housing assignment.

What’s included in the room? Every room comes furnished and each student will have an extra-long twin bed (39"x80"), desk, chair, closet/dresser or wardrobe unit, and a bookcase or book shelves.

Is a housing contract for the full academic year?
Yes. Once you submit your application and it is confirmed by the university, your housing application becomes a legally binding contract that is valid for the entire academic year.

When will I get my bill? Each student has a university billing account with UC Santa Cruz. An invoice is posted on your Student Portal each month there is activity. The first housing bill for fall quarter is generated in late August. For new winter admits the first bill is generated in December.

How do I get my mail and what will my address be? You will be able to receive mail and packages either at your residential facility or at your college. You will receive your mailbox number when you arrive on campus to move into your room. It is not possible to assign a mailbox prior to arrival and the residential facilities do not have space to store items, so plan to have any packages arrive after you do.

Housing Policies

Many students living in the residential buildings make two important discoveries: first, they have more individual freedom than before; and second, the intense academic demands and shared living arrangements require more self-control and individual discipline than ever before.

It is our goal to provide a safe, secure and educational community for all residents.

In that spirit, this list is compiled to highlight some of the policies, rules and regulations (this is by no means a complete list). All of these are in conjunction with the university policies stipulated in the UC Santa Cruz Student Policies and Regulations Handbook and the Terms and Conditions of residence.

It is your responsibility to know the rules of both the college and the university.

Federal and state laws, as well as university policy, prohibit alcoholic beverages from being sold, furnished, possessed by, or given to any person under the age of 21. In addition, no possession or transportation of open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed in public areas by any person, regardless of age or college affiliation. Kegs or other “common source” containers holding alcoholic beverages are not allowed on campus. Displays of alcohol containers are prohibited.

No pets (except fish in a 10-gallon or smaller aquarium) are allowed in the residential community. Assistance/Service animals need advance approval and must meet university guidelines. Additional information can be found at UCSC Disability Accommodations and Resources.

The university and the college adheres to all federal and state laws as they pertain to illegal substances. Delivering, furnishing, transferring, manufacturing, using, and possessing illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited at the university. Drug paraphernalia is defined as all equipment, material, and products intended for use or designed for use in growing, processing, harvesting, storing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body. Additionally, the university does not recognize the privileges associated with a medical marijuana card. In addition to being against university policy, Proposition 64 prohibits the use or possession of cannabis on all university property due to the university's status as a no smoking zone. Proposition 64 also makes it illegal to possess cannabis under the age of 21. Smoking cannabis is illegal while driving a vehicle, anywhere smoking tobacco is prohibited, and in all public places.

Any person who willfully tampers, covers, restricts, or breaks any public or private fire alarm apparatus or any fire fighting equipment or gives, transmits, or sounds any false alarm of fire is guilty of a misdemeanor. Individuals are expected to evacuate at the sound of an alarm.

Physical and verbal harassment will not be tolerated by students, staff, or faculty and is prohibited on the UC Santa Cruz campus. If any form of harassment occurs, notify a staff member immediately. It is the policy of the university that the working and learning environment shall be free of harassment, including any form of sexual harassment.

To preserve academic and community standards, noise levels must be held to a minimum at all times. Students are expected to adhere to campus quiet hours between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday and 12 midnight to 10:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday. Twenty-four hour quiet hours are in effect beginning at 10:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the start of finals and for the remainder of the contract for the quarter.

In accordance with University policy, smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, the use of e-cigarettes, and the use of unregulated nicotine products is prohibited in all UC Santa Cruz facilities, on all University grounds, and on all University-owned and leased properties regardless of location. This policy applies to all indoor and outdoor areas, and is also applicable to all vehicles when on University property and to University-controlled vehicles wherever in use.

Transfer Community Rates 2018-19

Students assigned to residence halls must choose either the 7-Day or 5-Day Meal Plan. Price is per person.

Room Type/
Meal Plan

Single

Double

Large
Triple

Triple

Quad

Room with 7-Day meal plan*

Monthly

$2,082

$1,875

$1,613

$1,558

$1,568

Quarterly

$6,246

$5,625

$4,839

$4,674

$4,704

Academic Year

$18,738

$16,875

$14,517

$14,022

$14,112

Room with 5-Day meal plan*

Monthly

$2,026

$1,819

$1,557

$1,502

$1,512

Quarterly

$6,078

$5,457

$4,671

$4,506

$4,536

Academic Year

$18,234

$16,371

$14,013

$13,518

$13,608

*$150 Flexi Dollars per year required with each meal plan. Flexi Dollars will be added to the meal plan rates. Flexi Dollars are not eligible for payment plan.